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The New Britain Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2016-2017 concert season. This year's programming includes two main stage full symphonic concerts as well as a series of seven "mini-concert" ensemble performances.

The season will formally open on Sunday, November 20th, in Central Connecticut State University's Welte Hall at 3 p.m., with the first of two main stages concerts, "…To Freedom". The program for this concert includes a number of pieces celebrating the American experience, including "Liberty Fanfare" by John Williams, Dvořák's "From the New World" Symphony, and the world premiere of American Composer Competition winner...

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